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Bill of Rights Institute, My Impact Challenge
Sponsored by the Bill of Rights Institute, My Impact Challenge is an opportunity for students to win up to $10,000, boost college applications and resumes, be recognized in the community, and connect with other young people by sharing their active engagement in...
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From “No” to “the Ayes Have It”
It was Monday, September 17, 1787. For more than three months, representatives from twelve of the newly independent states had argued bitterly on a wide range of issues, including whether the newly proposed constitution should have a strong or weak executive;...
Best-ever Books – The American Revolution
Amazon sells more than 12,000 books on the “Revolution and Founding.” Where do you begin and what are the most credible and reliable sources and authors? The editors of the Journal of the American Revolution have compiled a list of what they consider to be the...
A Tale of Two Christmases
Charles Dickens’ literary masterpiece, A Tale of Two Cities, opens with these memorable words, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of...
From Pastors to Patriots
It was September 11 and the sounds of destruction could be heard thirty miles away. That morning, the pastor of Augustus Church recorded in his journal that the sounds of violence were “heavy and long continuing.” But they were not the result of planes...
Thanksgiving Quiz
Just how much do you know about our Thanksgiving holiday? The most important thing to remember is why we even have such a holiday. For most of us, it is a time to reflect on our bountiful blessings and express our gratitude to our Creator whose grace and love...
Tisqantum – A Bridge Between Two Worlds
Historians, scholars and pundits may disagree over whether the hand of Providence was evident in the origins of our nation’s history. But none can deny the improbabilities related to pivotal events throughout our founding. One such improbability took place...
Thanksgiving: Lamb or Turkey?
Turkey has long been considered the traditional main course for Thanksgiving dinner, but there is a curious connection between turkey and lamb. It may be a stretch, but worth exploring. The story begins with the first Thanksgiving in the fall of 1621. ...
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